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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 48 (REAR DRIVE AXLE)VISUAL IDENTIFICATIONLOCKING DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLED VIEWS
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Locking Differential Disassembled Views
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Locking Differential Disassembled Views
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| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Differential Pinion Gear Shaft |
| 2 | Differential Case |
| 3 | Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt |
| 4 | Locking Differential Lockout Bushings |
| 5 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Thrust Washer |
| 6 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Guide |
| 7 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Set |
| 8 | Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer |
| 9 | Differential Pinion Gear |
| 10 | Locking Differential Side Gear |
| 11 | Locking Differential Thrust Block |
| 12 | Differential Pinion Gear |
| 13 | Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer |
| 14 | Locking Differential Side Gear, Cam-Faced |
| 15 | Locking Differential Cam |
| 16 | Locking Differential Governor |
| 17 | Wave Washer |
| 18 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Set |
| 19 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Guide |
| 20 | Locking Differential Snap Ring Retainer |
| 21 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Thrust Washer |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Differential Case |
| 2 | Differential Pinion Gear Shaft |
| 3 | Locking Differential Lockout Bushing |
| 4 | Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Lock Bolt |
| 5 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Thrust Washer |
| 6 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Set |
| 7 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Guide |
| 8 | Locking Differential Side Gear |
| 9 | Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer |
| 10 | Differential Pinion Gear |
| 11 | Locking Differential Governor |
| 12 | Locking Differential Latching Bracket |
| 13 | Locking Differential Thrust Block |
| 14 | Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washer |
| 15 | Differential Pinion Gear |
| 16 | Locking Differential Side Gear, Cam-Faced |
| 17 | Locking Differential Cam |
| 18 | Wave Washer |
| 19 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Guide |
| 20 | Locking Differential Clutch Disc Set |
| 21 | Locking Differential Side Gear Thrust Sleeve |
| 22 | Differential Side Gear Shim |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.